Saturday, July 25 & Sunday, July 26, 2026, 10:00 am - 4 pm: An expo for the ages! Explore what was brand new, cutting edge, and mind-blowing in America’s first hundred years, who came and went through the Genesee Valley, the shift from craft to commerce, and innovation’s impact on everyday life.
Sat, July 25, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.: In this engaging workshop, you’ll roll up your sleeves and actively participate in the recreated 1803 brewery of Walter Grieves, crafting a batch of beer on a commercial scale. But that’s not all! In teams of two, you’ll harness modern equipment alongside an authentic historical recipe to create your very own small, home-scale brew. Each participant will leave with a growler-sized jug of wort to ferment at home, enabling you to continue the brewing tradition.
We offer one of the nation’s most comprehensive 19th-century base ball programs, including games most Sundays May – October and the National Silver Ball Tournament mid-summer! Each season the Museum’s vintage base ball teams unpack their woolen uniforms, brown balls, and double-knobbed bats to play in Silver Base Ball Park, the first and finest replica 19th-century base ball park in the country.
Walk the Destination Dinosaur trail to experience massive, moving dinosaurs like the mighty Tyrannosaurus rex, the powerful Triceratops, the fierce Giganotosaurus and more than a dozen other life-size animatronic dinosaurs. Spot them flying overhead, hiding in the foliage and grazing along the dino path. Be sure to make memories with special photo opportunities, get hands-on with our fossil dig pit and enjoy our educational dino show happening daily at 12 and 2 p.m. at Center Stage!
Experience the Buffalo Zoo after hours like never before during Zoomagination: Lantern Festival at the Buffalo Zoo! Beginning July 22 and running through Oct. 4, the Zoo transforms on select evenings into a glowing spectacle featuring more than 40 larger-than-life lantern displays inspired by animals, nature, and global cultures. Stroll through magical illuminated trails, discover interactive exhibits, and indulge in themed food and drinks along the way. Whether you’re planning a family night out or a unique evening with friends, Zoomagination is Buffalo’s most radiant summer tradition.
